A Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat

A Lost Chapter in the History of the Steamboat, written by John H. B. Latrobe in the late 19th century, examines the early history of steam navigation, emphasizing the contributions of lesser-known figures like Nicholas J. Roosevelt. The book seeks to highlight an often-overlooked segment of steamboat innovation, overshadowed by more famous contemporaries such as Robert Fulton. Latrobe's work provides valuable insights into the legal and technological developments that shaped steam navigation in the United States.